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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.22 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.22 and 148.35 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.22 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.22 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.22 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 65,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.55/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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